Hello! I'm back! So I got two reviews the other day! SO HAPPY! B.L: I'm glad you like my story!
Kagamine-RinCV02: thank you for the support! although its a good guess, nope ^_^ I'm planning a (I hope) heart-wrenching reunion with our dear len-kun though.. hohoho although that's later
Rin: Author, you'd better make me happy.
Miku: Now now, that's a rude thing to say, isn't it? ^^' The author would like to say-
I don't own vocaloid. Sadly. Enjoy and happy holidays! :)
*Rin's POV*
I slowly turn around, aghast. It can't be... the short brown hair, long legs, brown and ruby eyes, and the wide grin spread across her face... "MEIKO!" I cried, throwing myself at her for a bear hug. She laughed and hugged me back, laughing at the lillions of questions bubbling at the tip of my mouth and my shocked expression. "WhyhowwhatIdon'tundersta-" Smiling, Meiko gently cut me off with a shh. "How about I tell you with a nice cup of tea?" I nod, certain that I will have answers. The only thing I knew yet was that it was good to have your adoptive big sister back.
My teacup clinked as I set it back on the small, secluded salon's table, waiting for Meiko to answer me. "How to start..." she said. "How about why you are here?" I asked, fidgeting in my seat. "Oh, are you thinking of a certain someone? Are you disappointed that I'm here instead?" she smirked. Before I could murder her with a cup of tea, Meiko regained her composure and started speaking. "You see, with me being an outlaw and you a heiress, the chances of meeting again were slim..." her voice cracks. "So, I decided to become your personal bodyguard, and inform you about the others if you want." Her eyes are serious, and I feel like I'm on a cloud: the others? news? Len, Neru, all of them? They're safe? suddenly my chest feels like it's going to explode with happiness; all of this is all too good to be true. I take a deep breath just as Meiko puts down her teacup.
-Do you want to escape?
-Will you help me escape?
I find myself bouncing towards my room after reuniting with my 'family', even if it was only one person. Somehow in my head the phrase "I'm going to escape I'm going to escape" kept playing around in my head. It wasn't until Meiko, (now acting as head maid/bodyguard) reminded me that time for dinner with my father was near. Suddenly the color drains from my face and there are knots in my stomach. I let the other maids take care of me, fussing about wich dress I should wear to look ladylike and intelligent. I try losing time, fumbling with the buttons, or slipping on the dresses the wrong way. Unfortunately, I am finally ready and the maids gently shoo me out. "We musn't keep his majesty waiting after all. He's going to be so proud of his daughter!" I wish Meiko could have given me words of encouragement, but she has business to do. Even if she didn't, she wouldn't know why. Fortunately, Miku manages to find me right before I enter the royal dining room. "It's going to be alright," she says warmly, "i'm absolutely certain nothing bad will happen." With that, she squeezes my hand and walks off, her twintails gently bouncing from side to side. I am now positively terrified, and realize I am rubbing my left cheek, remembering the slap. I gulp and grip the chocolate brown fabric of my dress. I must not be nervous. With that, I push open the door and enter.
*Miku's POV*
I frown as I rethink the events of today. I overheard Rin talking with, I think, an acquiantance from her past in the 'mafia'. Then there is this dinner with her father, the King. Thinking about the emotional trauma he inflicted on her, I wince. No wonder she wants to escape. Oops. I'm not supposed to know that. I shake my head and my twintails whip from side to side. I will help Rin escape. Sighing, I stare at my feet. How will I manage to find that person she was talking to? And if I do, how will I approach them? Gyaa! I'll probably mess up! I was contemplating on how I would bring up the subject of getting Rin away from this place when I bumped into someone. "Gyaa! I'm so sorry!" I cried, sitting on the floor. "No, please, excuse me, princess!" said the woman. "Princess, are you alright?" she asked, concerned, as I gasped. That voice! It had to be the person Rin was talking to! I quickly checked if there was anyone before saying "I'll help you with Rin!" She narrowed her eyes as we made our way to the kitchen, where we could talk without being overheard.
*Rin's POV*
I silently finish my dessert, eyes trained to the plate in front of me. So far, not a word has been said, when suddenly my father's harsh voice lashes out. "For your sixteenth birthday, there will be a ball held in three days. It is where you will meet your future husband." With that, he slams his fork onto the table and leaves me alone, on the brink of tears. My breath catches in my throat. I have three days to think of a plan and escape.
Voila! New chapter! I hope you liked it! You can pretty much a few puzzle pieces come together for the escape ^_^ Please leave a review!
